Yesterday was supposed to be a quiet day, one in which we could regain our equilibrium, which had been overwhelmed by the previous evening’s sunset. The day started off well enough.
A local out for an early row.
A few early overhead passes on which to practice. Even a lone eagle, too far away to photograph against the dark foliage.
A couple of hardy souls were out for a swim.
And in the distance, the village of Castine.
Nearby there is a staircase leading into the forbidden forest.
And the occasional kayakers who, after stopping by for a chat, went on about their business.
There is even a Sundeer 64 cutter a little ways off.
The excitement started late in the afternoon as the Stephen Tabor sailed down the harbor, did a Hudson River flying jibe, and reached across to anchor nearby (we’ll have a detailed post on this later).
We were soon joined by American Eagle.
The sunset was less dramatic than the previous evening. And after a quiet supper we retired early, snuggled under our heaviest blankets – it is fall in Maine after all.
A quick look on deck in the early AM got our attention with a clear sky a detailed moon,
and an array of stars.
Our neighbors are outlined against the horizon.
And we abandon our plans of the previous evening. So much for that long night in bed.
We’ve just been apprised of a get together for the Windjammers in nearby Brooklyn. This is too good an opportunity to miss with a northerly blowing. Boat chores will await another day.
Posted by Steve Dashew (September 14, 2012)
September 14th, 2012 at 6:24 am
WOW again, Steve
I wanted to say it on the Smith Cove post but here will do just as well…
I thought all of the Sundeer 64’s were double stickers… though I knew Raven wasn’t… what’s your preference in the 64’s? Does single or double have better performance?
cheers
Warren
September 14th, 2012 at 8:08 am
There were two Sundeer 64 cutters. The cutters are a touch faster, but more difficult to sail with the big main and forward triangle. On the other hand, they look cooler, least to us. As to preference, I like both. The ketch offer more sail configurations, will sail bare headed for close quarters maneuvering, and the mizzen shrouds make it easy to rig awnings. And it doesn’t have the mainsheet issues which the c utter does. The cutter makes it easier to rig a aft cockpit bimini, and is simpler rig. We would normally suggest the ketch to most users, the cutter for the more experienced.
Our personal favorite? We’d have probably opted for the cutter 20 years ago, as it was not that much bigger than Intermezzo ll. But it is a very close call.
September 14th, 2012 at 6:47 pm
I’m with you Steve… the cutter looks hot. If she leaves and you can get a shot of her under sail that would be nice. 🙂
Thanks
Warren
September 14th, 2012 at 9:21 pm
Stand by for your wish….
September 15th, 2012 at 3:48 am
Hi Steve
I sent photographs of the other 64 cutter Sunspray to your daughter Sarah to help her tracking the fleet.
I spotted it moored in Sete, France in early August 2012. Unfortunately there was no one on board at the time.
Enjoy the remainder of your trip.
Tim O’Shea
February 15th, 2013 at 6:22 pm
There are 3 Sundeer 64 cutters – not 2 Szel, Sunpray and Jedi
February 16th, 2013 at 12:35 am
Pretty certain there were two Sundeer 64 cutters.
February 16th, 2013 at 1:07 am
Jedi is not a cutter… http://www.sv-jedi.org/
February 16th, 2013 at 2:03 am
Hello again P Spray… your link did not work… are you the new owner of Raven now Sunspray? Do you have a website of your travels?
February 16th, 2013 at 7:21 am
I mixed up the name of the third cutter. The third is not Jedi, but Gaia. Got the two confused. Jedi is a ketch.
Szel is pictured in this page, I own Sunspray(previously Raven) and Gaia is owned by a Brazilian(Gilberto Machado) and kept in Ft. Lauderdale.
I have pictures but don’t know how to post them here.